Vernon watkins vsim 100 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

the nurse knows that vernon watkins is at most risk for developing which of the following complications following a pulmonary embolism? - >>>>cardiogenic shock what initial objective and subjective data in mr. watkins case should lead the nurse to suspect a pulmonary embolism - >>>>reluctance to ambulate pain in leg Watkins ABG results were.... how does nurse interpret results - >>>>respiratory alkalosis with mild hypoxemia purpose of d-dimer - >>...

Question 1: The nurse knows that Vernon Watkins is most at risk for developing which of the following complications following a pulmonary embolism? Cardiogenic shock: the nurse must be alert for the potential complication of cardiogenic shock or right ventricular failure subsequent to the effect of pulmonary embolism (PE) on the cardiovascular system Question 2: what initial objective and subjective data in Mr. Watkin’s case should lead the nurse to suspect a pulmonary embolism? Pain in ...